DENVER — May 27, 2016 — Whether enjoying a backyard barbecue or camping out, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) reminds everyone to keep fire safety in mind this holiday weekend. “Memorial Day weekend is a great time to be outdoors with family and friends, cooking and visiting around a campfire,” says DFPC Director…

PUEBLO COUNTY – At about 6:45 this morning, Colorado State Patrol’s Pueblo Regional Communication Center was notified that a semi hauling butane had crashed on I25 at Mile Post 76, near Colorado City, Colorado. Initial reports were that the semi had rolled and exploded. The semi did not explode, but had rolled, and its cab…

A white Sedan hit the guardrail on the bridge on South Academy Blvd.  Traffic was at a complete standstill on northbound lanes and traffic was backed up to Pikes Peak Community College. The white Sedan caught on fire and was completely engulfed in flames.  Several people were standing behind the car along with the Colorado…

DENVER – Colorado’s bears have begun emerging from hibernation across the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, charged with perpetuating the wildlife resources of the state, reminds outdoor recreationists, city dwellers and rural homeowners to be responsible and take steps to minimize contact with bears, for the health and safety of both humans and bears. “About…

April is Sexual Assault Awarness Month.  The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) uses the term “military sexual trauma” or “MST” to refer to sexual assault or sexual harassment during military service and has services available to assist Veterans in their recovery from MST. Veterans can receive free treatment for mental and physical health conditions related…

DENVER – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has confirmed two Colorado cases of Zika in 2016. Both individuals had traveled to a Zika-affected country, and both have recovered. The cases were reported last week. Colorado is likely to have more cases of Zika in the coming year. CDPHE will not provide information about specific cases. How…

The Colorado State Patrol requests the assistance of the public in locating a vehicle which possibly ran over a pedestrian lying in the roadway in Adams County. This evening, at approximately 7:30 p.m. a pedestrian lying in the southbound lanes of Pecos Street, just south of West 76th Avenue was rolled over by a full-sized…

Slippery roads are causing havoc for many drivers.  Tires are spinning but cars just aren’t moving.  The snow is high and roads are icy causing cars to get stuck throughout Colorado Springs and Fountain.  Many drivers were stuck on Cheyenne Meadows Drive and Cheyenne Mountain Blvd throughout the day. Thanks to many good Samaritans who…

SILVERTHORNE, Colo. – Disturbing video of a bull moose with its antlers caught on a backyard swing is a prime example of the hazards of attracting wildlife to a residential area, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials explained. Recorded at the home of a Summit County resident who admitted to using salt to attract the animal,…

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. – A fearless mountain lion, that killed a family dog named Maison, in Routt county, and posed a continued threat to human life, specifically, young children, was euthanized Dec. 27. Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Steamboat Springs Police responded to the scene and determined the cat remained under a raised portion of…

DENVER —The holiday season is a joyous time but unfortunately, it presents many opportunities for home fires to occur. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) urges Colorado families to remember the importance of fire safety and prevention. Christmas trees are involved in approximately 400 fires annually, according to the National Fire Protection…

It is with great sadness that I share that the tragic events at the offices of Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs have touched the campus of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. A UCCS police officer, Garrett Swasey (pronounced /Sway’zee/), 44, responded in support of Colorado Springs Police to the active shooter situation at about 11:50…

Colorado Springs responded to a shooting at the Planned Parenthood located off Centennial Blvd  on Friday, November 27th about 11:00 am.  The Colorado Springs Police Department reported three fatalities, two civilians and once police officer.  Nine people were reported injured including four civilians and five officers were shot during the incident. Police officer,  Garrett Swasey who responded…

Road crews ill be working Monday through Wednesday this week. Please remember to slow down or more to the right when passing work crews, police officers who have pulled a car over. Let’s have a wonderful Thanksgiving and keep everyone safe.

Fountain-Fort Carson and Widefield School District 3 are closed due to inclement weather. Keep the kids in and bring your outside pets indoors. Temperatures will remain in the low thirties with wind gusts at 34 mph. Roads are slippery, be cautious when driving and keep a safe distance from other drivers. Military Bases: Cheyenne Mt…

DOUGLAS COUNTY – A Colorado State Patrol Trooper investigating a crash scene on I-25 was hit by a vehicle and killed Sunday night. At approximately 8:50 PM a Trooper was parked on the right shoulder of southbound I-25 near mile marker 175 in Douglas County. While outside of her vehicle investigating the crash, she was…